What Does It Mean to be Dehydrated?

You’ve likely experienced the unpleasant side effects of being dehydrated before — but what does it really mean to be dehydrated? When you’re dehydrated, your body doesn’t have enough water to function correctly. This can lead to many associated health issues, both short-term and long-term.

The Symptoms of Being Dehydrated

  • A dry mouth and eyes. Your mucus membranes are going to be some of the first
    impacted by dehydration. You may feel as though your nose, eyes, and mouth are dry — before you feel thirsty.
  • Tiredness or exhaustion. Because your body is working harder to operate, you’re going to deplete your energy faster. You may feel tired, as though you need to take a nap or as though you can’t focus.
  • Reduced urination. Not only will you not be urinating as frequently but you may find that urine is darker than it should be. Your urine should run fairly clear throughout the day to indicate proper hydration.
  • Headache and dizziness. Your head will often hurt and you may feel dizzy throughout the day when you are dehydrated. Headaches can be the first symptom of dehydration; it will often be a pounding headache behind your eyes or at your temples.

The Biological Mechanisms of Dehydration
Humans are about 75 percent water. When you are dehydrated, that means that your entire body has less water to use. Your glands will not be able to produce water to protect your skin’s surfaces. You won’t be able to exude waste products as easily through urine. Your circulatory system won’t be as effective and your organs, overall, will not function as well.
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